Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis, Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris, close up of flower bloom
Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis, Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris, growing in container
Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis, Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris, close up of flower bloom
Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis, Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris, growing in container
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Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis
SKU: AM015095
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Overview
The delicate thread-leaf foliage of 'Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis' sets the stage for large snowy white flowers with a golden center. Blooming non-stop from summer through fall, it attracts butterflies and bees, as well as seed-eating songbirds, while being of no interest to rabbits and deer. This drought-tolerant native cultivar can be used for cut flowers and will gently spread when happy.
key features
Botanical Name
Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris PP#27491
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Container Planting
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
15-18" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Early summer to fall
SKU
AM015095
Description
'Big Bang™ Polaris' Coreopsis is an easy-care garden workhorse bread for larger flowers that practically does it all. Drought tolerant once established, this hardy native plant will grow to 20-24" tall and gently spread to 15-18" wide. In addition to supporting butterflies and bees, Coreopsis attracts sparrows, chickadees, finches, and other seed-eating birds to the seeds that form throughout the season. With its ability to spread, Coreopsis a great meadow or wildscape choice. Simply pull unwanted sprouts to keep things tidy, or pot some up for friends. Plant it in average soil with good drainage in a sunny location. Plant with other summer bloomers such as Echinacea, Penstemon, Salvia, and Agastache for a colorful, easy-care pollinator garden. PP#027491
